Early Years Education, Level 3
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Real Living Wage Employer [£12.60+] |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS3 2QY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ashton Vale Pre-School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | L3EYE |
Summary
We are currently seeking an Early Years Practitioner – key person. You should hold a relevant Childcare Level 3 qualification and ideally will have some experience of working in a Pre-School/Nursery environment, as well as a DBS registered on the Update Service.
You will initially join the playgroup team, caring for children aged 2 to 3 years old. You will be responsible for a small group of children, planning activities that meet EYFS requirements and Characteristics of Effective Learning. You will consider the children's interests and ensure through play-based activities, observation and assessment, that the children continue to make progress in all areas of their learning.
You will be working in a small team and will liaise with parents and our management team. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday: 7.45 to 16.15, all- year round. You will be entitled to a 30-minute break and non-contact time to plan and update your children's Learning Journeys.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is warm, nurturing, and full of energy to keep up with our youngest children.
Key Responsibilities – be able to:
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Support the emotional, social, and physical development of each child
- Encourage children’s natural curiosity through both indoor and outdoor play and exploration
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
- Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress
- Contribute to the care and maintenance of the outdoor and indoor learning environments.
Essential:
- A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- A genuine love for working with children and learning
- A good understanding of the EYFS and child development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- DBS on the update service
Desirable:
- Paediatric First Aid certification
We offer:
- Competitive pay ~ Real Living Wage employer
- 4 weeks paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays [& an additional 4 days off during the Christmas period]
- Staff uniform [polo, t-shirt, jumper, hoody, fleece]
- A Pension Scheme, via SMART Pension,
- Online CPD through the Early Years Alliance, career progression
- Annual Pay Reviews
You will initially join the playgroup team, caring for children aged 2 to 3 years old. You will be responsible for a small group of children, planning activities that meet EYFS requirements and Characteristics of Effective Learning. You will consider the children's interests and ensure through play-based activities, observation and assessment, that the children continue to make progress in all areas of their learning.
You will be working in a small team and will liaise with parents and our management team. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday: 7.45 to 16.15, all- year round. You will be entitled to a 30-minute break and non-contact time to plan and update your children's Learning Journeys.
About you:
We’re looking for someone who is warm, nurturing, and full of energy to keep up with our youngest children.
Key Responsibilities – be able to:
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Support the emotional, social, and physical development of each child
- Encourage children’s natural curiosity through both indoor and outdoor play and exploration
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate activities in line with the EYFS framework
- Observe, monitor, and record children’s progress
- Contribute to the care and maintenance of the outdoor and indoor learning environments.
Essential:
- A relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)
- A genuine love for working with children and learning
- A good understanding of the EYFS and child development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- DBS on the update service
Desirable:
- Paediatric First Aid certification
We offer:
- Competitive pay ~ Real Living Wage employer
- 4 weeks paid holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays [& an additional 4 days off during the Christmas period]
- Staff uniform [polo, t-shirt, jumper, hoody, fleece]
- A Pension Scheme, via SMART Pension,
- Online CPD through the Early Years Alliance, career progression
- Annual Pay Reviews